Starting a career

[jrow72]

Is it too late to start competing at 24/25? I have been training mma but recently fell back in love with boxing. I was just wondering what people think. My friend David walked right into pro boxing and has done well. I am thinking about some amature bouts first to see if its what I want. What does anyone think?

[squarering]

There has been a some success with guys that have started later. Paul "The Punisher "Williams and Hasim "The Rock Rachman and more. The question is what price are you willing to pay to reach your version of success. Would you quit your job or college. Would you travel to get the best training and sparring. In terms of the amateurs I tell people, "if you want try it, this is sure the place to find out what you can do without a lot of headaches" excuse the pun. Just do it, try a couple club shows when your coach feel your ready and you and he will have a much better idea of your chances in the "Big Tent". You might even decide it's not for you, long before it decides your not for it.

[jrow72]

Very good input. Thanks. Something to think about.

[415BOXING]

i dont think its too late,if you want to try it out start with some amateur bouts and see if you like it,then re-evaluate yourself after and see if your want to take it to the next level.REMEMBER,if you want it in your heart,go for it, dont let any thing hold you back.Right now Im training my 29 yr old brother for his first amateur bout in february,hes a purple belt in jiujitsu,his goal is to just compete at the amateur level,but if yours is to maybe go pro,try it and see how far you can go

[ctill]

If its what you really want dont let anyone make you decision for you. I started boxing at 25 and had a pretty good amatuer career. Just remember you have to catch up so what price are you willing to pay to do so?

[Dennis]

If you have the passion for it and don't let the passion die, you have a chance albeit a small one. Train hard and be in phenomenal condition before your first amateur bout. If you still like it, compete often. You could be competing for national titles in 2010. If you continue to succeed, you could be boxing at the elite level and have 40 bouts by the end of 2010. Then you could turn pro at 26/27. To get 40 bouts in 2 years won't be easy and you will have to be successful at tournaments. Good luck.